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Anbar tribes disavow ISIL, pledge support to Iraqi forces
Terrorism

2017-01-09

Anbar tribes disavow ISIL, pledge support to Iraqi forces

Tribal leaders in the province have renewed their pledge to reject all forms of terrorism and keep supporting Iraqi security forces in their fight against the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant'.

Nimrud artefacts found in ISIL leader's house
Terrorism

2017-01-04

Nimrud artefacts found in ISIL leader's house

Acting on a tip from local residents, Iraqi intelligence forces discovered stolen archaeological treasures hidden in an abandoned house.

2016 was beginning of end for ISIL: experts
Terrorism

2017-01-03

2016 was beginning of end for ISIL: experts

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' suffered heavy losses last year in terms of both money and manpower, experts tell Diyaruna.

Dar al-Ifta warns of ISIL migration to al-Qaeda
Terrorism

2017-01-02

Dar al-Ifta warns of ISIL migration to al-Qaeda

As international forces bear down on the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant', experts warn that the group's fighters will join ranks with al-Qaeda.

Mosul residents forced to bury their dead at home
Terrorism

2016-12-27

Mosul residents forced to bury their dead at home

Prevented from reaching cemeteries because of 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' fire, many families have been forced to bury their dead at home.

Under ISIL, al-Raqa Christians celebrate Christmas in darkness
Terrorism

2016-12-22

Under ISIL, al-Raqa Christians celebrate Christmas in darkness

The city's remaining Christian population lives in fear of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant', which has taken over churches and banned public displays of Christmas.

ISIL milks Syria's Deir Ezzor for homes, money
Terrorism

2016-12-19

ISIL milks Syria's Deir Ezzor for homes, money

'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' elements have been seizing private homes in the city and imposing fines on civilians for alleged infractions.

Mosul battle lays bare ISIL's internal tensions
Terrorism

2016-12-16

Mosul battle lays bare ISIL's internal tensions

Personal disputes that spill over into bloodshed are rife in the ranks of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' as it comes under fire, officials say.

Severe water shortage threatens Mosul residents
Terrorism

2016-12-08

Severe water shortage threatens Mosul residents

Half a million Mosul residents are facing water shortages after the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' cut the flow to several neighbourhoods.

Al-Raqa residents long for liberating forces
Terrorism

2016-12-08

Al-Raqa residents long for liberating forces

As liberating forces close in on the Syrian city of al-Raqa, the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has tightened its grip on local residents.